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Determinants of traditional birth attendant utilisation among reproductive age women in Ethiopia: a multilevel analysis of the 2019 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (2024)
This study in Ethiopia aimed to understand the factors influencing the use of traditional birth attendants (TBAs) among women of reproductive age. It found that 29.76% of mothers used TBAs for delivery. Key factors included lower education levels, fewer antenatal care visits, higher poverty, and living in remote regions. TheRead more…
Community Health Workers: Catalysts for a Reimagined Health System (2024)
The Common Health Challenge is an annual event where members and partners come together to focus on improving the health system. The 2024 Challenge highlights the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in connecting healthcare, public health, and community organizations. By integrating CHWs, we can make progress in health equity,Read more…
Libye Community Health Country Brief (2024)
Libya, with a population of 6.47 million, is facing political instability and is in a transition phase with a provisional government. The country’s healthcare system is centralized, though efforts are underway to decentralize services across 101 municipalities. Since conflicts in 2011 and 2014, Libya’s healthcare system has become fragmented, withRead more…
Jordan Community Health Country Brief (2024)
Jordan, located in the Middle East with a population of about 11.5 million, has maintained stability and growth despite regional challenges. The country has a strong healthcare system, with services provided by the Ministry of Health, Royal Medical Services, university hospitals, and the private sector. Healthcare for Palestinian refugees isRead more…
Sudan Community Health Country Brief (2024)
Sudan, located in Northeast Africa with a population of 48.1 million, has faced ongoing conflict and political instability, including civil wars and fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary groups in 2023. This has caused widespread violence, insecurity, and displacement, particularly in Khartoum and Darfur. Sudan’s health system isRead more…
North West Syria Community Health Brief (2024)
North West Syria (NWS) has been severely affected by ongoing conflict since 2011, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The situation worsened with an economic crisis, COVID-19, cholera, and an earthquake in 2023, affecting over 4.5 million people, especially women and children. Many displaced people live in overcrowded camps with limitedRead more…
Morocco Community Health Country Brief (2024)
Morocco, with 37 million people, allocates 7.15% of its national budget to health. The country has made notable progress in health outcomes, including improved life expectancy and reduced maternal and infant mortality. It also handled COVID-19 effectively. Community health efforts date back decades, with a key strategy launched in 2019Read more…
Knowledge and Practice of Safe Delivery among Community Health Practitioners in Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Nigeria (2024)
Community health practitioners are key to providing safe delivery and maternal care in Bayelsa, Nigeria. A study of 210 workers found that 95% had strong knowledge of safe delivery practices, with 91% effectively applying them. Over 75% had successfully assisted deliveries. The study highlights the need for ongoing training toRead more…
Enhancing Malaria and Anemia Management through Community Engagement and Health Education: Assessing the Impact of Local Health Programs on Prevention, Awareness, and Treatment-Seeking Behavior (2024)
Malaria and anemia are major health problems in sub-Saharan Africa, especially for pregnant women and children. Despite progress with tools like bed nets and spraying, gaps remain in community knowledge and treatment. Anemia, worsened by malaria and poor nutrition, also affects health and productivity. This review highlights how community engagementRead more…
Assessing Challenges and Sources of Dissatisfaction among Accredited Social Health Activists Employees (2024)
Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) are key to healthcare in rural India but face significant challenges, as seen in a study of 150 workers in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Major issues include delayed payments (70%), heavy workloads (92%), poor training (71%), and inadequate facilities (97%). Many report harassment (95%), high stressRead more…
Structural supports and challenges for community health worker models: Lessons from the COVID-19 response in Orange County, California (2024)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers (CHWs) played a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities and reducing health inequities. Interviews with policymakers in Orange County, California, revealed that while CHWs were recognized as essential, they often lacked adequate support. Key recommendations include fair pay, reduced administrative hurdles, sustainable funding,Read more…
Where there is no specialist – Improving Mental Health Literacy of Frontline Community Health Workers in a Rural District of Pakistan: The mPareshan Project (2024)
This study evaluated a training program in Pakistan that improved community health workers’ ability to identify and address anxiety and depression. Lady Health Workers (LHWs) and Supervisors (LHSs) received training adapted to the local context. After the training, participants showed significant improvements in knowledge and skills. The program highlights theRead more…
Examining the challenges encountered by community health workers and empowering them to address mental health disorders: A phenomenological study in Indonesia (2024)
This study explored the challenges faced by community health workers (CHWs) in Indonesia while providing mental health services. Key challenges included family stigma and limited understanding of mental disorders. CHWs addressed these by staying motivated, building confidence, and improving communication with families and patients. Supporting CHWs through training to enhanceRead more…
Health Literacy And Advocation Amongst Community Health Workers (2024)
This study focused on improving health literacy about hypertension in South Asian communities. Medical professionals, including chemists, doctors, and community health workers, completed questionnaires before and after an educational session. Results showed poor initial understanding but significant improvement after a single teaching. Barriers included cultural attitudes, language differences, and busyRead more…
Estimating Mental Health Care Shortfalls between Patient’s Need and Health System Capacity A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Data from 144 Countries and Territories (2024)
This study examined the gap between mental health service capacity and patient needs in 144 countries. Using data on population, healthcare workers, and mental disorder prevalence, the analysis showed most countries lacked sufficient resources to meet demand, especially under scenarios requiring frequent patient visits. Including physicians in mental health careRead more…
Targeted Violence Against Community Health Workers: A Critical Barrier to Pakistan’s Polio Eradication Goals (2024)
Workplace violence is a major challenge for healthcare workers in Pakistan, particularly for polio vaccinators who face targeted attacks. These incidents have hindered vaccination efforts, leading to a rise in polio cases and the tragic loss of many workers and security personnel. Misinformation, cultural resistance, and socio-economic challenges worsen theRead more…
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care professionals about the food guide for children up to 2 years old: a cross-sectional study, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil, 2023 (2024)
This study looked at the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare professionals in Botucatu, Brazil, about breastfeeding and complementary feeding for children under 2, based on Brazil’s food guide. It found that many professionals, including community health workers, nurses, and physicians, had limited knowledge about the guide, especially on complementaryRead more…
Preferences for training needs of village doctors in China: a systematic review (2024)
This study looked at the training needs of village doctors in rural China, who play a key role in healthcare. It found that these doctors prefer training on clinical knowledge, common disease diagnosis and treatment, and continuing medical education. They also prefer training at hospitals above the county level andRead more…
Integrated child nutrition, parenting, and health intervention in rural Liberia: A mixed-methods feasibility study (2024)
In Liberia, children face challenges like poor nutrition, lack of stimulation, and illness, which can harm their development. This study tested an intervention that combined parenting support with providing eggs and fish for better child feeding. Thirty caregivers and their children participated in group sessions and received food for fourRead more…
One term to transform: universal health coverage through professional community health workers (2024)
There is a shortage of 43 million health workers, and half the global population lacks access to essential health services. Many community health workers (CHWs) are trusted and experienced but are not part of formal systems, leading to limited impact and poor working conditions. Integrating professional CHWs into health systemsRead more…
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